Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain • Dover, DE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator to move stock within a warehouse, load and unload shipments, and use powered equipment such as sit-down, stand-up, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The role is performed in a team-oriented, fast-paced, safety-focused warehouse. The position involves regularly working in colder warehouse temperatures averaging 35°F.

The schedule is a night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on a rotating day schedule, including every other weekend. Before beginning the rotating schedule, the employee must attend two weeks of New Hire Orientation, skills, and inventory training at the facility in Dover, Delaware, Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Pay is $19.70 per hour plus a $1 shift premium.

Requirements

• Previous experience using sit-down forklifts, including single, double, roll, and box clamps.
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• Must work every other weekend as part of the rotating day schedule.
• Must attend two weeks of New Hire Orientation, skills, and inventory training at the Dover, Delaware facility, Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, before starting the rotating day schedule.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of warehouse experience.
• Six months of forklift operation experience.
• Experience or skills in warehouse work, general labor, forklift operation, quality control, material handling, machine operation, or loading and unloading.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using forklifts or other powered equipment for 80% of the specified shift.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded.
• Keep appropriate inventory records and reports.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy, including count, stability, and product condition, and report variances as necessary.
• Change equipment batteries or LP tanks and monitor power sources as necessary.
• Maintain facility equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Assist with physical inventories.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on the 30th day.
• PTO program, including paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED